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Fernandina Beach, FL vs Palatka, FL

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- Palatka is 0% more densely populated than Fernandina Beach.
- People are 48.8% less likely to be married in Palatka.
- The Median Age is 19.3 years younger in Palatka.
 Fernandina Beach, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,399329,725,481
 Female Population49.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
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 Population - 201011,377  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock10,033285,036,114
 Population - 19908,765  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now51.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,077.793.4
 Land Area11.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fernandina Beach, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock7.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 649.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8411.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Fernandina Beach, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 White74.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock39.7%12.2%
 Asian1.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fernandina Beach, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Married Population53.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock22.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock72.8%50.2%
 Never Married23.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.6%10.8%
 Widowed9.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.322.60
 Households5,869  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,10880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children11.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock23.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,124  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock38.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Fernandina Beach    8 Reviews

We traveled the entire east and west coasts of Florida and the entire east coast of Georgia. We LOVED St. Marys GA. but decided on Amelia Island... Mainly because AI has  More

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Over 5 years ago

There is no place in Florida like Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach. The beach is beautiful.. But, best of all are the people. Real Southern hospitality... Southern charm  More

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Over 11 years ago

Came back to Fernandina after a long hiatus. Fernandina has always been a magical place, but many things are getting better. The restaurant scene has improved  More

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Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I have a lovely home on the outskirts of NW Palatka Bannerville area about 15 minutes from publix. Our well water (from the aquafier) is fabulous and the last time I  More

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Over 19 years ago

Palatka is growing and will likely grow more in the near future. Although prices have escalated, housing is still less expensive than St. Augustine. Many people will  More

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